YEARLY HIGH
24.6801 UGX
YEARLY LOW
21.7339 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9869 UGX

2020 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 24.6801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 21.7339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9462 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7734 to the December average rate of 22.8674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.6801 was down 7.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 26.8233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,340,039 UGX
2019 Average 12,370,554 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,866,927 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,473,112.12 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.0107
21.6805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.4271, compared to 22.5467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.4271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.5467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8529 UGX (High: 24.6801 / Low: 22.8272). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2630 UGX (High: 22.4330 / Low: 22.1700).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8529
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0691 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 23.7937) against the same month in 2019 (average: 26.5040), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7102 (-10.23%).

2020 Avg (March) 23.7937
2019 Avg (March) 26.5040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.9361 23.6658 23.7734
February 24.0507 23.7331 23.8165
March 24.6801 22.8272 23.7937
April 23.6870 22.5041 22.9799
May 23.9697 23.2039 23.6342
June 23.1829 22.1870 22.5651
July 22.3935 21.9750 22.1483
August 22.1893 21.7339 21.8747
September 22.4330 22.1700 22.2676
October 23.3061 22.4643 22.8357
November 23.4991 23.0295 23.2866
December 23.1907 22.6909 22.8674